Arsenal receives positive update on Saliba's injury ahead of season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 3:55 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Arsenal has received an encouraging update regarding William Saliba's back injury, potentially avoiding surgery. Saliba, who played through pain during the recent World Cup, was initially feared to require an operation, which could have sidelined him for much of the year. Medical evaluations indicated that although his injury remains serious, a non-surgical recovery plan is now preferred. Discussions with Arsenal’s medical staff and specialists are anticipated to finalize his treatment next week. As Arsenal prepares for their pre-season matches, Saliba is expected to miss some time recovering.
- •Saliba managing a back injury since March.
- •He played a key role in France's World Cup semi-final run.
- •Medical team suggests a rehabilitation plan instead of surgery.
- •Final treatment decision expected after discussions next week.
- •Saliba likely to miss part of Arsenal’s pre-season schedule.
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal centre-back William Saliba opts to avoid back surgery
- 3:55 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal receive encouraging William Saliba injury update ahead of new season
"Arsenal may have received a timely boost ahead of the 2026/27 campaign, with L’Equipe reporting that William Saliba could avoid surgery on the back injury that has troubled him for several months.Th...
"Arsenal centre-back William Saliba (25) won’t be operated on to cure his chronic back pain issues, according to a report on Wednesday from L’Equipe. The France international’s 2026 World Cup w...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 22, 2026, 12:30 PMArsenal centre-back William Saliba opts to avoid back surgery
Arsenal centre-back William Saliba (25) won’t be operated on to cure his chronic back pain issues, according to a report on Wednesday from L’Equipe. The France international’s 2026 World Cup w...
- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 3:55 PMArsenal receive encouraging William Saliba injury update ahead of new season
Arsenal may have received a timely boost ahead of the 2026/27 campaign, with L’Equipe reporting that William Saliba could avoid surgery on the back injury that has troubled him for several months.Th...
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